Greenlane Announces Key I-10 EV Charging Corridor

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Electrification of transportation, sometimes called the EV Revolution, is about much more than personal transportation. Electric cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, e-bikes, and electric motorcycles tend to get the most press and interest on social media, but there are many fleet vehicles undergoing electrification as well. Tractor trailers (semi trucks) transport enormous amounts of cargo every year and that’s essential for people to get the goods they need including food. Unfortunately, diesel exhaust contains toxic substances that harm human health and carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. Fortunately, electric tractor trailers don’t directly spew toxic air pollutants and their motors are more energy efficient.

In April, I conducted an interview with Greenlane because the company had built out a charging hub for electric medium-and-heavy duty trucks in Colton, California. It has over 40 EV chargers.

Recently, Greenlane announced another EV charging corridor, this one connects Southern California to Arizona via Interstate 10. If you are unfamiliar with Greenlane, it is a joint venture between Daimler Truck, NextEra Energy, and BlackRock. 

Patrick Macdonald-King, CEO of Greenlane, answered some questions about the second corridor for CleanTechnica.

How many EV chargers will be installed?

These sites are going to be smaller than the Colton site with a smaller footprint setup. Full details are still being finalized and are subject to change as the project’s development progresses — additionally we plan to deploy MW charging at both locations.

Where will they be installed?

The corridor is one of several planned routes as the company works to develop a nationwide network of commercial EV charging for medium- and heavy-duty fleets. This charging corridor connects Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10, and includes the recently opened flagship Greenlane Center™ in Colton, next to San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, as well as new sites to be developed in Blythe, California, and another site within the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

What will their charging rates (speed) be?

These chargers will be a combination of high-speed 400 kW and 1000 kW pull-through lane units. Sites will be able to support both CCS and MW charging needs.

Charging times vary and will depend on many factors such as the type of battery, the current charged state of the vehicle, and the charger’s power level.

For example, our charging technology will accommodate the high-power needs of Class 6-8 battery-electric trucks that travel more than 500 miles per day. Direct current fast charging (DCFC) is critical to minimizing downtime for rapid turnarounds.

What will it cost to use them for each charging session?

All chargers on-site will be accessible to the public and have a charging fee associated with them. As is the industry standard, there will be a per kWh charging rate. Fees will vary based on region and time of day and contracts with Greenlane. Fleets can reach out to Greenlane for reduced rates via our subscriptions and offtake agreements.

What is the cost for the total installation and cost per charger?

While EV charger costs may vary, Greenlane is building out entire charging hubs, not just individual chargers.

Who will use them?

The primary customers are electrified commercial fleets of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. This particular corridor expansion is supported by a new strategic partnership with Windrose Technology, a pioneering electric truck original equipment manufacturer (OEM), which has validated the viability of long-haul electric trucking through successful single-charge journeys from Colton, next to San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, to Phoenix. Also, electric trucking carrier Nevoya and Einride will utilize Greenlane’s infrastructure for customer pilot programs on both the I-15 and I-10 corridors.

When will the project be completed?

While the timeline is still being finalized and is subject to change based on a variety of factors, the hope is that the charging sites will be up and running before the end of 2026.

What is the Windrose’s R700 Class 8 electric semi? What is its range? Is this type of truck being used currently?

According to its website, the vehicle is a fully-electric class 8 semi-truck with a 700+ kWh battery pack capacity, dual charging time of 38 minutes on average, and an average range of 420 miles.